Hanging Ceiling Smoke Eaters Review Center

One Of The Most Commonly Used Smoke Eaters, A Hanging Ceiling Smoke Eater Is The Most Versatile.

Hanging Ceiling Smoke Eaters are most commonly used in bars, restaurants, and offices; however, they can be used almost anywhere that does not have space above the ceiling to keep a ceiling flush or concealed system smoke eater. Hanging ceiling smoke eaters can be used in high ceiling establishments as well as those who just do not have attic type space to hold another type of smoke eater.

There are many different technologies represented in hanging ceiling smoke eaters today. Even we find it confusing to find information that is not contradictory when we research them ourselves. We at SmokeEaters.org have asked representatives from some of the top manufacturers of hanging ceiling smoke eaters to review their best selling products. Along with their expertise we have joined these top minds in creating a helpful chart filled with benefits, drawbacks, and special features on the highest ranking hanging ceiling smoke eaters out there.

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Product	Pros	Cons	Features	Application	MSRP
AQE C12 SmokeMaster Smoke Eater	• Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Higher CFM than media-based units • COANDA 360° airflow pattern	• Regular maintenance required • limited to 3 fan speeds	• Ceiling mount or Wall mount (w / kit) • Can be fitted with odor-adsorbing carbon pads	• Bars, bingo halls, bowling alleys containing moderate amounts of smoke	Call for discount
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Deluxe Smoke Eater Read Review	• Contains 22 lbs. activated carbon for odor control • Relatively quiet, reaching up to only 69dBA on its highest fan setting	• Replaceable Media filters allow less airflow than electrostatic technology • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired remote kit	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	Call for discount
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Smoke Eater Read Review	• Contains 5 lbs. of granulated carbon for removal of odors	• lower airflow due to replaceable media filtration • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired wall control for remote operation	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	Call for discount
AQE F33 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Standard power cord & plug - easy installation • Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Up to 1250 CFM	• Regular maintenance required • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Handles heavy loading of soot, fumes, smoke, light dust & mist • Opt. arm & hood for source capture	• Industrial processes such as welding, soldering, grinding, tooling • Ambient or source capture	Call for discount Research further on this smoke air cleaner.
AQE F62 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Handles heavy loading of mist, smoke, soot, vapors, VOC's • Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Up to 2500 CFM	• Regular maintenance required • Not aesthetically pleasing	• COANDA air flow works best when unit placed directly above source of contamination • Can be fitted with hood for more direct contamination capture	• Industrial processes such as welding, soldering, grinding, tooling • Hot processes where particles rise with heat	Call for discount Read more on this industrial smoke air purifier
AQE F66 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Up to 2600 CFM	• Regular maintenance required • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units	• Ambient or source capture smoke, fumes, soot, light dusts and coolant mists from industrial processes	Call for discount Learn more on this industrial smoke eater
AQE F73 Electronic Smoke Eater	• Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs • Up to 6000 CFM	• Regular maintenance required • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• Ambient or source capture options • Industrial fumes, mists, & smoke from welding & metalworking	Call for discount Research more about this smoke air cleaner
AQE M33 Media Smoke Eater	• Easy to service and maintain • Carbon module helps control odor problems • Up to 1300 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options • Variety of filter options	• Light industrial contamination of dusts, smoke, soot, vapors & mist	Call for discount Read more on this industrial smoke air filter
AQE M66 Media Air Cleaner Smoke Eater	• Variety of filter options available up to 3 stages • New extended life polypropylene filter lasts 3x as long as similar filters • Up to 3200 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• Light to moderate industrial contamination of dusts, smoke, soot, vapors & mist • Ambient or source capture options	Call for discount Learn more about this industrial smoke eater air cleaner
AQE M67 SmokeMaster Media Smoke Eater	• Standard power cord & plug - easy installation • Easy to service and maintain • Up to 1980 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units	• Cigarette and cigar smoke • Auto body dust, smoke & soot • Woodshop dust • Ambient capture	Call for discount Research more on this smoke eater air cleaner
AQE M68 HEPA Media Smoke Eater	• HEPA certified • Variety of filters available, including electrostatic cell • Up to 2000 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Carbon & ESP options • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• OSHA regulated heavy metals like cadmium, beryllium, zinc & lead • Light to moderate industrial contaminant	Call for discount Read more on this industrial smoke eater
AQE M73 Media Smoke Eater	• Easy to service and maintain • Variety of filters available • Up to 6000 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• Moderate to heavy levels of industrial contamination of fine dusts, smoke, mist & soot	Call for discount Learn more on about this smoke air cleaner
Trion Air Boss M750 Media Smoke Eater	• Ceiling or wall-mount installation • Adjustable vents for effective airflow patterns	• Media filters must be replaced • Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners	• Variable speed control • Can support up to 21 lbs. of odor-adsorbing media	• Bars • Restaurants • Clubs • Nail & Beauty Salons	Call for discount (read more about this commercial smoke eater)
Trion Air Boss M1100 Media Smoke Eater	• Multi-stage filter combinations • Low maintenance • High efficiency filters	• Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners • Media filters must be replaced	• Front access means no tools are required to access the filters • 4-way adjustable air discharge grille	• Light commercial applications where flush-mount installation is not possible	Call for discount (learn more about this commercial air purifier)
Trion AirBoss M2500 Media Smoke Eater	• Multiple media filters: wraparound prefilter, 4" pleated and 95% bag • High 1875 cfm	• Media filters have to be replaced, as opposed to cleaned • Its powder-coat finish may not appeal to some people	• Three speed fan control • Self-contained air cleaner does not need ductwork	• Bingo halls, school vocational areas (welding fumes, wood dust), light powders, body shops	Call for discount (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
Trion AirBoss M3000 Media Smoke Eater	• Belt Driven, 2HP or 3HP motor • Multiple media filters: bags, mini-pleats, HEPA, and odor modules	• Not recommended for high humidity processes • Filters must be changed	• Charcoal odor modules are bulk-refillable • Can be used as ambient or source capture	• Welding fumes, coolant mist, cutting / trimming, grinding	Call for discount (learn more about this light industrial air purifier)
Trion AirBoss M6000 Media Smoke Eater	• Can be ducted for multiple capture points • Several filtration methods are put to use within the cabinet	• Media filters cannot be washed and reused • Motor starter optional	• Odor modules are refillable • Designed for ambient or source capture	• Welding, mist, grinding, cutting, fume extraction	Call for discount (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
UAS Smokeeter SE40 Smoke Eater	• No costly filters to replace • Ceiling location is ideal for capturing rising smoke • Appearance designed to coordinate with typical commercial environments	• Requires periodic maintenance	• 3 speed control • Designed to create effective airflow pattern with existing air handling or additional smoke eaters	• Up to 950 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 530 sq ft • Rooms with no installation space above ceiling	Call for discount Research this electronic smoke air cleaner.
UAS Smokeeter SE50 Smoke Eater	• No costly filters to replace • Ceiling location is ideal for capturing rising smoke • Appearance designed to coordinate with typical commercial environments	• Requires periodic maintenance	• 3 speed control • Designed to create effective airflow pattern with existing air handling or additional smoke eaters	• Up to 1500 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 830 sq ft • Rooms with no installation space above ceiling	Call for discount Read more on this smoke air purifier.
UAS Vision Air 1 Smoke Eater	• Versatile floor, wall, table or ceiling mount • Looks great on stand or installed flush in the ceiling • Optional Odor control • UV option is ideal for smoke • Carbon & odor control	• Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	• Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media • Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	• ESP up to 750 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 415 sq ft • Media up to 600 CFM can handle smoky room up to 306 sq ft	Call for discount Review more about this smoke air cleaner.
UAS Vision Air2 Smoke Eater	• Looks great installed flush in the ceiling • Optional Odor control • UV option is ideal for smoke • Carbon & odor control	• Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	• Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media • Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	• ESP up to 1500 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 850 sq ft • Media up to 1200 CFM can handle smoky room up to 625 sq ft	Call for discount Read more about this smoke eater air cleaner.

Make note that most cigarette smoke tends to settle in the air and hang about seven to twelve feet above the floor. This information may help determine which, or even if, a hanging ceiling smoke eater is right for your establishment. Of course you are going to thoroughly research a hanging ceiling smoke eater before you buy one. That's why this site is here! We're not trying to sell you a thing, plus, we're not working for any single manufacturer. We just went out into the hanging ceiling smoke eater marketplace and found out which ones did their jobs the best, were easiest to maintain and clean, and were just overall... great! So, read up!

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